Menswear
Contemporary British-Made Men's Overshirts — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 5 brands that make contemporary men's overshirts in the UK. They are most often based in London. Prices run from premium to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.
WAWWA
WAWWA is a Manchester clothing brand making functional, gender-inclusive everyday wear in its own UK factory. They work to a pre-order model, use organic and recycled materials, and pay the real Living Wage.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Dege & Skinner
Dege & Skinner, bespoke tailor and shirt-maker established in 1865 and still a family-owned business. Located at Number 10 Savile Row, as well as hosting various domestic and overseas trunk shows to cater for high demand.
- Bridal
- Classic
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Classic
- Contemporary
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Mayfair & Legacy Bespoke
Handcrafted bespoke and made-to-measure shirtmakers, established in 2016. Appointment-only salon at 11–12 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London.
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
Darzi Clothing Co.
Darzi Clothing Co. is a British heritage brand founded in 2014, specialising in sustainably sourced, expertly crafted men's outerwear and accessories made exclusively in England.
- Contemporary
- Contemporary
Reworked 348
Reworked 348 is a clothing company based in Derby, that specialises in workwear and utility inspired clothing made from archived deadstock cloth in small batches.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Vintage
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Vintage
Shops run by brands that make contemporary men's overshirts
3 of the 5 brands that make contemporary men's overshirts have a shop you can visit: 2 in London, others in Manchester.
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A Brief History of British Made Overshirts
The overshirt is a shirt cut from heavier cloth and worn over other layers, often left open like a light jacket. The word has been in English since the early nineteenth century. In the early twentieth century, labourers on farms and railways and in towns wore loose outer shirts and shirt-jackets in wool or cotton. These kept them warm and kept dirt and soot off the clothes beneath. Military dress added another strand. Between the wars, the US Navy issued a heavy wool overshirt, known as the CPO shirt, to its chief petty officers. It was cut roomy enough to wear over thick knits, and surplus versions later passed into civilian wear. These workwear and military roots explain the overshirt's familiar features: sturdy cloth, chest pockets and a loose cut for layering. Because it works as both a shirt and a light jacket, it is useful in spring and autumn. British makers today produce overshirts in wool, cotton and other woven cloths, keeping the practical design for casual and smart-casual wear.